Fractional HRBP / HR Generalist (Consultant, Contractor)

The role

This professional will support a client engagement in Chicago by delivering human-centric HR solutions. The role involves M&A integration activities, organizational design, and managing HR workflows within Paylocity.

What you will do

• Deliver human-centric HR solutions
• Support M&A integration activities including org design, cultural onboarding, workforce transitions, and employee communications
• Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle
• Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices
• Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders
• Manage and optimize HR workflows and employee data within Paylocity
• Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation
• Align people strategies with broader business objectives

Required qualifications

• Paylocity experience including hands-on configuration, reporting, and day-to-day HR operations
• Demonstrated M&A HR experience including due diligence support, integration planning, and workforce transition
• 5+ years in an HRBP or HR Generalist role
• Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
• Strong advisory, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
• Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements
• Availability to work on-site in Chicago on a hybrid schedule

Nice to have

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or platform certifications
• Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth organizations through rapid change
• Familiarity with multi-state HR compliance, particularly Illinois employment law
• Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require

About the company

livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm. They partner with organizations to deliver human-centric HR managed services, professional services, and products.